Interviews - 2007
Activities of the Bangladesh Astronomical Society
The Bangladesh Astronomical Society is an astronomical organization formed by a famous Bangladeshi astronomer called Mohammed Abdul Jabbar on November 12, 1984. It has been playing an important role in popularizing the subjects of astronomy and space science among the people of Bangladesh.
The 14th Session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-14) Interviews
The APRSAF Secretariat had interviews with seven representatives during APRSAF-14 (Bangalore, India).
- (1) Ms. Monemany NHOYBOUAKONG (ASEAN-SCOSA)
- (2) Mr. Jigme Choda Jamtsho (Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs, Bhutan)
- (3) Mr. Le Van DIEM (MRC)
- (4) Mr. N M Joshi (Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention, Nepal)
- (5) Mr. K.W.N.D. Karunaratne (Ministry of Land and Land Development, Sri Lanka)
- (6) Dr. Surachai Ratanasermpong (GISTDA)
- (7) Dr. Pham Anh Tuan (STI, VAST)
Interview at 4th Sentinel-Asia Joint Project Team Meeting
Survey Department of Nepal - Aug 9, 2007
The APRSAF Secretariat visited the Survey Department of Nepal.
International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) - Aug 8, 2007
Mr. Basanta Shrestha, Division Head of the Mountain, Environment and Natural Resources' Information System (MENRIS) of the ICIMOD told the APRSAF secretariat about their present activities and future plans.
Ministry of Agriculture of Bhutan - Aug 6, 2007
Dr. Dorji Tshering, Chief Survey Engineer of the Topographical Division of the Ministry of Agriculture told the APRSAF secretariat about their present activities and future plans.
Interview with National Remote Sensing Agency - July, 20, 2007
The APRSAF secretariat visited Hyderabad, India and made an interview with Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Director of the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA).
Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD)
PCASTRD was established on January 30, 1987, as one of the sectoral planning councils of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) tasked to develop, integrate, and coordinate the national research system for the advanced science and technology (S&T) sector in the country.
Congratulations on Successful Launch of PSLV-C8 Mission!
Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C8) successfully launched the Italian astronomical satellite AGILE at 3:30 pm (Indian Standard Time) on April 23, 2007, from Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, India, into a 550 km circular orbit inclined at an angle of 2.5 deg to the equator.